MusicalCafe

Seeking bands for LIVE TV. any bands any style of music. Spread your word / sound to thousands of people!!!!!!

Musical Cafe is a LIVE TV show in Santa Barbara which spotlights local and independent bands. Brought to you buy musicians and music lovers, the T.V. show is LIVE @ 7:00PM every other Tuesday (and rerun over the next 2 weeks) on Channel 17 in Santa Barbara. We are starting our 8th year of doing the show.

The host will chat and bug talent with Q&A, take live phone calls, announce your future gigs and promote CD's. There will be at least 45 min of jams with about 15 min to talk about things.

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Information for Musicians Appearing on Musical Café

*The Format:*

· Musical Café is a LIVE TV show, airing at 7PM every other Tuesday. A recording of each live show is rebroadcast during the next 2 weeks after the LIVE show, on Cox Cable Channel 17, available to 68,000 cable subscribers (exposure!). A two-week schedule for Channel 17 is posted at http://www.sbchannels.tv/cgi-bin/schedule17/calendar.pl

· Setup is @ 6PM. Be on time! Live TV starts on schedule, ready or not. Arrive by 6 to be sure there's adequate time for setup, tuning, and sound checks.

*Things to Bring:***

· Bring everything needed to CREATE your music: Instruments, Amps, and Cords. Extra strings and back up equipment is wise in case something breaks.

· We'll supply equipment to RECORD your sound (e.g., mics/cords/stands for recording drums & amps).

· If you're not sure about equipment, bring it, or ask ahead of time (send an email [email protected] ).

We also recommend bringing

· a written list up upcoming gigs (where and when) so we can promote your shows.
· a banner listing your band's name and web address (handmade is fine--doesn't need to be fancy)
· CD's or other merchandise (e.g., t-shirts or posters) to give away to our callers and crew.

*The TV Audience:*

· Our audience is mainly young adults although we have had callers from 8 years old to over 80 years old.

· Tell your fans to watch and call in; the number is 805-564-4153, which will appear on the screen at times during the show.

*The Studio Audience:*

· You are encouraged to bring up to 20 guests (including the band) to be in the studio. That isn't necessary, but it's a good idea when feasible. Guests are typically shown on TV during the show, and their applause & enthusiasm adds to your performance. Tell them to arrive between 6:30-6:45 pm.

*Other Info:*

· DVD recordings of your show are available at $10.

· Our crew is composed mostly of musicians and music lovers working as volunteers to give up-and-coming talent a venue and publicity in the S.B. area. Our show is available to 68,000 households, and is usually watched by thousands of people. We starting our 7th year doing Musical Café.

· Driving Directions:

o Coming from *south*

1: US-101 North toward SANTA BARBARA.
2: Take the Carillo St. exit (just after Bath St. exit)
3: Turn RIGHT onto CARRILLO
4: Go approx. 1 mile to 414 East Carrillo just after Laguna St.

o Coming from *north*

1: US-101 South toward SANTA BARBARA.
2: Take the Carillo St. exit (just after Mission St. exit)
3: Turn Left onto CARRILLO
4: Go approx. 1 mile to 414 East Carrillo just after Laguna St

Carrillo comes to a dead end one block behind the studio. The studio is a two-story white building on the right side of the street. There's a parking lot immediately past the building, which is the best place to park since it's closest to the studio. Come to the front door (on Carrillo) when you arrive, and we'll open the back doors to the studio through which you can haul in equipment.

· Need more information? For info about sound issues & other issues email: contact our Producer, Adam at [email protected] . or visit www.MusicalCafe.com .

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